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    Can't access old hard disk

    Yes, I think so, are you thinking I could stick it inside the computer and access it that way?
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    Can't access old hard disk

    I took my computer to have a new solid state drive fitted in place of its hard drive. I asked them to give me the old hard drive. The computer has a second hard drive for storage purposes, which has remained in place. I have kit of cables and a power supply which allows me to connect the old...
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    Wireless CCTV advice

    I'm thinking of getting a Y-Cam wireless CCTV camera to mount on my garage and look at the back of my house - specifically the patio door. If I get an outdoor camera it'll be vulnerable as the garage isn't very high. I was thinking of getting an indoor camera, cutting a hole in the wall of...
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    Alarm that'll text me

    Ah right, thanks for that, it's given me the information I need to start my research
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    Alarm that'll text me

    I like the sound of this - would you be able to tell me a bit more about it and where to find the Ethernet Module? Presumably it can connect via Wi-Fi or does it need a Cat5 cable to my router??
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    Alarm that'll text me

    Presume you mean disarming by text is a lot to ask? I can live without that. Surely texting me when it goes off it relatively easy though?
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    Alarm that'll text me

    I’ve got a Texecom Veritas R8 alarm system which a relative installed for me about 15 years ago. As I understand it it’s a fairly basic system, but it seems very reliable. I’ve had experience of changing some of the PIRs for pet-proof ones, swapping one PIR for a reed swich on the back door...
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    Multi tools

    I think multitools are fantastic and I'd not want to be without mine. The Bosch PMF180 is a good one to get at about £60 if you want to try one. The blades can be expensive but someone asked earlier Saxton Blades on Ebay are a source of good blades at a fair price. The Bosch is noisy so...
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    Cordless multi-tool (Bosch PMf 180 equivalent) £40 @ Aldi

    They work on the same principle as the tools they've used for years in hospitals to cut plaster casts off. If you get the thing against your skin nothing much happens as it just makes your flesh vibrate! Don't try this at home and definitely don't try it on a boney bit as I suspect that...
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    Cordless multi-tool (Bosch PMf 180 equivalent) £40 @ Aldi

    I bought one of the Aldi multitools and when I tightened the blade onto it the shaft just rotated so I took it back for a refund. I noticed from the paperwork with it that it's made in Holland by Ferm. I decided to get a Bosch GOP 10.8v lithium one to go with some Bosch batteries I already...
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    Amazing tiny DECT phone

    I've just bought one of these http://gigaset.com/hq/en/product/GIGASETL410.html I don't know how long they have been out but I've only just discovered them. It's TINY and works really well. Not bad for £40 inc delivery Not so good for making calls but great for receiving them.
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    Have I got a setup that'll give me the best broadband speed?

    Well my original question seems to have sparked a fair bit of comment! Just for the record, once my broadband was connected I set it up with the router plugged into a filter in my bedroom and got about 13 mbps. Today I have finally wired in my fancy filtered faceplate and dedicated...
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    A fascinating landline conundrum for phone experts to ponder

    Update on the above query. I put the SIM from the Vodafone mobile into another mobile and rang the landline successfully. Then I put the SIM back in the original phone and manged to ring the landline so whatever problem it was was something to do with the mobile (Samsung Galaxy S2) and...
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    A fascinating landline conundrum for phone experts to ponder

    I've just revived my ununsed BT phone line with a landline and broadband from Plusnet and in the process I ported in my number that was previously on Sipgate. It seems to work ok but the bizarre thing is I cannot ring in to my landline from my main mobile which is on Vodafone. I can ring in...
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    Have I got a setup that'll give me the best broadband speed?

    Faceplant???! What does this mean?!
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